11CB

Level 1 Chemistry and Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Kindley.

Ignite your passion for Chemistry and Biology as you embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and understanding.

This topic will offer 16 credits of internally and externally assessed units. The units included are:

1.  Science 1.2: Demonstrate understanding of the uses of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context. Broaden your scientific toolkit as you master a range of investigative approaches. Learn to design experiments, gather data, and analyse results, all within the context of real-world scientific challenges. Develop critical thinking skills and witness firsthand how different approaches lead to meaningful discoveries.

2.  Chem-Bio 1.2: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context. Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of chemical reactions. Dive deep into specific contexts, uncovering the fundamental principles governing these reactions. Discover reactions of combustion, precipitation, neutralisation and witness the transformative power of chemistry.

3.  Chem-Bio 1.3: Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic. Unravel the intricate world of genetic variation and its impact on specific characteristics. Explore the mechanisms behind inherited traits and understand how genetic diversity shapes living organisms. Check out the amazing applications of our knowledge of DNA.

Join us today to expand your understanding of Chemistry & Biology!


Recommended Prior Learning

Should have finished year 10 with at least curriculum level 5 in most assessments.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scipad workbooks X 2 approx $20

Pathway

If you want to do level 2 Chemistry or Biology you must do level 1 Chem/Bio or ask for an exemption from the Head of faculty.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.